Question

Who was the first "organic" leader of adivasis in Kerala?

• A. C.K. Janu
• B. Mayilamma
• C. Geethanandan
• D. Laha Gopalan

Answer 1

Answer:

A. C.K. Janu

C.K. Janu is widely recognized as the first "organic" leader of the indigenous Adivasi community in Kerala. Rising from a background of landless agricultural labor in Wayanad, she emerged as a prominent voice for tribal rights, founded the Adivasi Gothra Maha Sabha (AGMS), and led landmark agitations such as the Kudil Ketti Samaram (hut-building protest) and the Muthanga struggle demanding land rights for marginalized tribal populations.